# France protests: Some cities granted power to impose partial curfews

https://mins.news/en/video/106336

- CNA, 2026-10-19 13:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db1jURXrX-I

> French authorities are tightening measures to contain unrest after violent weekend protests over rising living costs and worsening public services. Mayors can impose partial curfews. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu pledged to restore public order, saying a state of emergency remains an option, while President Emmanuel Macron criticised security and intelligence failures that allowed the violence to escalate.

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